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Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned

BBC Sport·July 24, 2026
Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has set a date for a hearing regarding Senegal's appeal against the decision to strip them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. Senegal had initially won the title, but it was later overturned, prompting the country's football association to appeal the decision. The hearing is expected to determine the validity of the appeal and potentially reinstate Senegal as champions. A ruling is anticipated following the hearing, which will bring clarity to the situation.

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